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3400 series
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owner's manual
February 2012
190-01357-00_0D
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 nüvi 3400 series ® owner’s manual February 2012 190-01357-00_0D Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ����������������������������������������� Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ... About myDashboard ... About Sleep Mode ... Adjusting the Screen Brightness ... Adjusting the Volume ... About Automatic Volume ... Status Bar Icons ... Satellite Signals ... Using the On-screen Buttons ... Using the On-screen Keyboard ...
  • Page 4 Using In-Call Options ... Saving a Home Phone Number ... Using the Apps �������������������������������������� Using Help ... About Smartphone Link ... About Garmin Live Services ... About ecoRoute ... Viewing myGarmin Messages ... Viewing the Weather Forecast ... About Audiobooks ...
  • Page 5 File Types ... About Memory Cards ... Transferring Files from Your Computer ... Deleting Files ... Customizing the Device ������������������������ Map and Vehicle Settings ... Navigation Settings ... Display Settings ... Bluetooth Settings ... Traffic Settings ... Units and Time Settings... Language and Keyboard Settings ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING  See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Connect the device to vehicle power (page Mount the device (page Register the device (page Check for updates. •...

  • Page 8: About Mydashboard

    Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the device. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard. Follow the on-screen instructions. Registering the Device From myDashboard, click Register Now. Follow on-screen instructions.

  • Page 9: Resetting The Device

    Follow the on-screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee ™ If you register through myDashboard, your device is eligible for one free map update within 90 days of acquiring satellites while you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps. Updating Maps Open myDashboard (page Register the device (page Under Map Updates, click Update Now.

  • Page 10: About Sleep Mode

    About Sleep Mode Use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts for weeks when your device is in sleep mode. Entering Sleep Mode Press the Power key.

  • Page 11: Status Bar Icons

    Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of background noise. Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. Select Enabled > Save. Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu.

  • Page 12: Using The On-Screen Buttons

    For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Hold Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your transportation mode. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the roads on the route.

  • Page 13: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    • Select to see a menu of options for the current screen. Using the On-screen Keyboard See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to change the keyboard layout (page • Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or number. •...

  • Page 14: Finding Locations

    The device offers many methods for finding locations. • By category (page • Near another location (page • By spelling the name (page • By address (page • Using the map (page • Using recently found locations • Using coordinates (page •...
  • Page 15 You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. Select Where To?. Select the search bar ➊ ➊ Enter a search term. Suggested search terms appear below the search bar as you type. Select an option: •...

  • Page 16: Editing Location Information

    If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your search results include an outdated or incorrect location, you can report the error to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. Find a location (page Select a location from the list.

  • Page 17: About Search Tools

    Select Select the stars to rate the point of interest. The star rating updates on your device. About Search Tools You can search for locations by using the on- screen keyboard or by entering the location’s address or coordinates. Finding Fuel Stations and Prices Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the Fuel Price service, and your device must be connected to a supported phone...

  • Page 18: Finding A Location Using Coordinates

    Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to the intersection search tool (page Select Where To? > Intersections. Select a state or province. NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to change the country, state, or province. Enter the first street name, and select Next.
  • Page 19 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. Select the longitude coordinate. Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. Select View on Map. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel stations, you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page...

  • Page 20: Saving A Home Location

    If necessary, select the appropriate destination. Saving a Home Location You can set your home location for the location you return to most often. Select Where To? > Location. Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. The location is saved as “Home”...

  • Page 21: Finding Parking

    Finding Parking You can find detailed parking information and pricing information. Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. Select a parking location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated location.
  • Page 22 If necessary, select a category, or select All Categories. Select a location. Select Go!� Editing a Saved Location Select Where To? > Saved. If necessary, select a category. Select a location. Select > Edit. Select Select an option: • Select Name. •...

  • Page 23: Voice Command

    If you save the location of a business that is not in the map data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin community. Shared locations are sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer.

  • Page 24: Activating Voice Command

    The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate Voice Command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice Command. TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental Voice Command activation by using a strong wakeup phrase. Select Apps > Voice Command > Customize Phrase.

  • Page 25: Muting Instructions

    You can say the names of popular, well-known locations. Say your wakeup phrase Say Find Place. Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the location. A list of locations appears. nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual Say the line number. (page 18).

  • Page 26: Navigation

    You can disable Voice Command, which prevents you from accidentally activating Voice Command while speaking. Select Apps > Voice Command > Select Voice Command > Disabled. Navigation Starting a Route Search for a location (page Select a location. Select Go!. If necessary, select an option.

  • Page 27: Following An Automobile Route

    Find a location (page Select Routes. Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination. As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map.
  • Page 28 features, select Using Multi-touch Controls You can use multi-touch controls to change the map view while using the navigation map (page 21). • Drag the map to view different parts of the map. • Double-tap the map to zoom in one level. •...

  • Page 29: Updating Speed Limits

    Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 30: About Exit Services

    About Exit Services While you navigate a route, you can find gas, food, lodging, and rest rooms near upcoming exits. Services are listed under tabs by category. Food Lodging Restrooms Finding Exit Services From the map, select Use the arrows to select an upcoming exit. Select an exit service tab.

  • Page 31: About Custom Avoidances

    About Custom Avoidances Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and sections of road. You can enable and disable custom avoidances as needed. Avoiding an Area Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. If necessary, select Add New Custom Avoidance.

  • Page 32: Enabling Advanced Detours

    Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. Select an option: • To delete all custom avoidances, select • To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance, and select Enabling Advanced Detours Select Settings > Navigation > Advanced Detours. Using Advanced Detours Use this feature to detour around a specific section of your trip while you navigate.

  • Page 33: Pedestrian Routes

    NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included with the device. Go to http://my.garmin.com purchase cityXplorer maps. NOTE: You can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking...

  • Page 34: Map Pages

    • The circle around indicates the accuracy of your position on the map. A smaller circle means the displayed position is more accurate. • The yellow icons indicate the transportation method used in each section of the route. For example, when you see at that point in the route.

  • Page 35: Changing The Map Perspective

    From the map, select the data field in the lower left-hand corner. Select a type of data to display. Select Save. Changing the Map Perspective Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Driving Map View. Select an option: • Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top.

  • Page 36: Viewing Turns

    Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. Use the arrows to select a dashboard. Select Save. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.

  • Page 37: Viewing Trip Information

    Viewing Junctions While navigating an automobile route, you can view the junctions on major roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image of that junction appears briefly, if available. From the map, select junction, if available. nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual While you navigate an automobile route, a traffic alert may appear.

  • Page 38: Viewing Current Location Information

    Resetting Trip Information From the map, select Select an option: • When not navigating a route, select Reset All to reset every data field, except the speedometer, on the page. • Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the trip computer. •...

  • Page 39: Hands-Free Phone Calls

    To determine whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth technology is compatible with your device, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Your phone may not support all of the hands- free phone features your device provides. Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology Select Settings >...

  • Page 40: Disconnecting Your Phone

    Select your phone from the list, and select If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is allowed to connect. If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN (1234) into your phone. Disconnecting Your Phone Select Settings > Bluetooth. Select Phone > None > Save. Your phone is disconnected from your device but remains paired with your device.

  • Page 41: Using In-Call Options

    Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do not support this feature. 1� Select Phone >...

  • Page 42: Saving A Home Phone Number

    Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology. Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services. Garmin Live Services provide free and subscription-based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic data, weather, and fuel prices.

  • Page 43: Downloading Smartphone Link

    synchronized with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link. Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link supports phones running Android operating system version 2.1 or newer. ™ Download Smartphone Link from the application market on your supported phone. See your phone owner's manual for information on downloading and installing applications.

  • Page 44: About Garmin Live Services

    About Garmin Live Services NOTE: Smartphone Link supports phones running Android operating system version 2.1 or newer. Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live Services.

  • Page 45: About Ecoroute

    You must subscribe to Garmin Live Services using the Smartphone Link app on your phone. Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (page 37). Select Garmin Live Services. A list of services and subscription prices appears. Select a service.

  • Page 46: Calibrating The Fuel Economy

    Select Apps > ecoRoute Enter fuel and mileage information. Changing the Fuel Price Select Apps > ecoRoute Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next. Select Yes. Calibrating the Fuel Economy You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits.

  • Page 47: Mileage Reports

    • Current—displays the score for your current driving activity. • Overall—displays an average of the speed, acceleration, and braking score. • Speed—displays your score for driving your vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving fuel (45–60 mph for most vehicles). •...

  • Page 48: Viewing Mygarmin Messages

    Select Apps > ecoRoute Report. Select a report. Resetting ecoRoute Information Select Apps > ecoRoute Profile. > Reset. Select Viewing myGarmin Messages Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page is not available in all areas.

  • Page 49: About Audiobooks

    About Audiobooks The device can play audiobooks from Audible .com. This feature requires a subscription to Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin activate a free 30-day trial subscription. Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device Before you can load audiobooks onto your device, you must subscribe to Audible.com.
  • Page 50 Follow the instructions from Audible.com to load audiobooks onto your device. Playing an Audiobook Select Apps > Audible. Select Browse. Select Titles, Authors, Narrators, or Bookmarks. Select a book. Select an option to control playback: • To add a bookmark, select •...

  • Page 51: Planning A Trip

    While playing an audiobook, select > Rename Bookmarks. Select a bookmark. Enter a name, and select Done. Deleting a Bookmark While playing an audiobook, select > Delete Bookmarks. Select a bookmark. Planning a Trip You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with multiple destinations.

  • Page 52: Using The Media Player

    Select Go!. If prompted, select a route Editing a Saved Trip Select Apps > Trip Planner. Select a saved trip. Select Select an option: • Select Rename Trip. • Select Edit Destinations to add and delete locations, or to change the order of locations.

  • Page 53: Viewing Pictures

    You can browse to find other songs you have loaded on the device. Select Apps > Media Player. Select Browse. Select an option. Viewing Pictures View pictures that you have stored in the device or on a memory card. See page 61 information about loading pictures on the device.

  • Page 54: Viewing Previous Routes And Destinations

    Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel history feature You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map. Select Apps > Where I’ve Been. Using the World Clock Select Apps >...

  • Page 55: Finding Your Last Parking Spot

    Finding Your Last Parking Spot When you remove your device from the vehicle mount while the device is on, your current location is saved as a parking spot. Select Apps > Last Spot. Saving a Parking Spot Select Apps > Last Spot. Select Parking or Last Spot.

  • Page 56: About Offers

    See our privacy statement at .garmin.com/privacy. Do not attempt to write down coupon codes while driving. Select an offer that appears on the screen to search for the nearest location related to that offer.

  • Page 57: Using The Language Guide

    Using the Language Guide Use the Language Guide to look up and translate words or phrases. Select Apps > Language Guide. Selecting Languages in the Language Guide You can select the languages you want to translate when translating words and phrases. Select Apps >...

  • Page 58: Setting Up Tracker

    Tracker allows you to report your location, follow others, and allow others to follow your location. Tracker is available on select Garmin GPS devices and as an application for select mobile phones. Setting Up Tracker Select Apps >...
  • Page 59 Tracker ID. If you invite a follower using an email address, that person must follow you using the Garmin website. If you invite a follower using a Tracker ID, that person can follow you using Tracker. Following Others...

  • Page 60: Hiding Your Location

    Select Send. Canceling a Follower When you cancel a follower, that person can no longer view your location. Select Apps > Tracker > Select Select one or more followers. Select Cancel Tracking. Hiding Your Location You can hide your location from people who are following you.
  • Page 61 Drag Hours and Minutes to select a duration, and select Next. Select Send. Traffic noTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries. Your device can receive traffic information...

  • Page 62: Traffic

    You do not need to activate the subscription included with your traffic receiver. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/traffic. Enabling Traffic Select Settings > Traffic. Select Live Traffic. Receiving Traffic Data Using a...

  • Page 63: About The Traffic Icon

    Link and within a traffic coverage area, your device will begin displaying traffic information. Traffic data is not available in all areas. From your phone, purchase a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 39). Connect your device to Smartphone LInk (page 37).

  • Page 64: Traffic On Your Route

    Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route, the device examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, your device automatically recalculates the route. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions on your route or on...

  • Page 65: Traffic In Your Area

    Traffic in Your Area Searching for Traffic Delays From the map, select Select Traffic Conditions > Select an item in the list to view delays on the road. If there is more than one delay, use the arrows to view additional delays. Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map From the map, select Select Traffic Conditions.

  • Page 66: Traffic Subscriptions

    NOTE: You can also purchase a traffic subscription using Garmin Live Services (page 39). Traffic subscriptions purchased through Garmin Live Services require a connection to Smartphone Link, but do not require a traffic receiver (page From the main menu, select Settings >...

  • Page 67: Data Management

    OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The device supports the following file types: • JPEG and JPG image files • Maps and GPX waypoint files from Garmin mapping software, including MapSource BaseCamp • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI...

  • Page 68: About Memory Cards

    Select the file. and microSDHC ™ Select Edit > Copy. Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 69: Deleting Files

    If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. Open the Garmin drive or volume. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Select a file.

  • Page 70: Navigation Settings

    • Dashboards—sets the map dashboard layout. • myMaps—sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to www.garmin.com/maps. Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > myMaps. Select a map. Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation.

  • Page 71: Display Settings

    and vehicle acceleration data for a given route. • Faster Time—calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes.

  • Page 72: Traffic Settings

    Select Settings > Traffic > Live Traffic. About Traffic Subscriptions You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic. Viewing Traffic Subscriptions Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions. trafficTrends When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device records historic traffic data and uses nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Units And Time Settings

    This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin using your computer. ™ NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day.

  • Page 74: About Device And Privacy

    About Device and Privacy Select Settings > Device. • About—displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features. • EULAs—displays the end-user license agreements that apply to your choice. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data (page...

  • Page 75: Caring For Your Device

    Caring for Your Device noTICE Avoid dropping your device and operating it in high-shock and high-vibration environments. Do not expose the device to water. Contact with water can cause this device to malfunction. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.

  • Page 76: Erasing User Data

    • Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Erasing User Data This process erases all items you have saved to the device.

  • Page 77: Changing The Fuse In The Vehicle Power Cable

    Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable noTICE When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.

  • Page 78: Removing The Device, Cradle, And Mount

    Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you. Updating Maps You can update the maps on your device. For more information, go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for the life of your device.

  • Page 79: Purchasing Additional Maps

    Click the Maps tab. Follow the on-screen instructions. Safety Cameras CAUTION ‹ Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using, a custom POI or safety camera database. Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check http://my.garmin.com...

  • Page 80: Purchasing Accessories

    For more information on the POI Loader, refer to the Help file. With the POI Loader open, click Help. Finding Extras Select Where To? > Categories > Custom POIs. Select a category. Purchasing Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com. nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not acquiring • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off satellite signals • Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for several minutes. The suction cup will not Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 82 The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode. Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub. must be set to Enabled. www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help. nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Index

    Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 29 accessories 74 adding a point 22 addresses 11 alerts safety camera 73 audiobook 43 bookmark 44 loading 43 playing 44 automatic volume 4 enabling 5 avoiding public transit types 24, 28 roads 25 theft 70 traffic 58 nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual battery 75...
  • Page 84 61 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 saved locations 15 fuel prices 11 fuel stations 11 fuse, changing 71 Garmin Live Services 38 subscribing 39 geocaching 12 go home 14 settings 64 simulator 15 Help 36 home...
  • Page 85 measurements, converting 49 memory card 61 mileage report 41 mounting the device on dashboard 71 on windshield 75 removing from mount 72 multi-touch controls 22 mute phone call 36 myDashboard 2 myGarmin messages 42 navigation 21 off road 26 pedestrian 27 nearby services 32 next turn 30 nüMaps Lifetime 72...
  • Page 86 screenshots 65 search bar 9 sending a location 37 settings 63–83 shortcuts adding 7 removing 7 Smartphone Link 36 connecting 37 downloading 37 software version 68 speech recognition 17 speed limit icon 23 storing the device 69 system settings 64 text language 67 time settings 67 tools 36–41...
  • Page 87 automatic 4 weather radar 43 weather forecast 42 Where Am I? 32 Where I've Been enabling 68 Where To? customization 7 where to menu 7 customization shortcut icon, adding 7 shortcut icon, removing 7 world clock 48 nüvi 3400 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 89 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, ® Inc., and any use of such name by Garmin is under license. Windows a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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